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Notary Public Commission

Four-year Arizona notary commission. Electronic and remote online notarization require written authorization. Judicial oath-taking authority under A.R.S. 41-324 is not treated as a separately issued Secretary of State notary credential; commissioned court reporters acting outside judicial proceedings remain subject to ordinary notary requirements.

Licensing authority: Arizona Secretary of State · Application information

Recommissioning after expiration
Arizona Notary exam
Applicant status
Prior Arizona commission has expired.
Application
Print and sign the web application and submit the original application, notarized bond and $43 filing fee together; names and signatures must match.
Commission transfer
The manual states that commissions cannot be transferred between persons or to another state; an applicant holding a commission elsewhere must satisfy Arizona commissioning requirements.
Disqualification
Not disqualified under A.R.S. 41-271; the Secretary may deny or condition commissioning for that section's grounds.
English
Able to read, write and understand English.
Exam timing
Pass the examination before submitting the application; the manual states that the passing score is good for 90 days.
Legal status
United States citizen or permanent legal resident.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Oath
Execute and submit the oath of office before issuance.
Practice restriction
Reapply for a new commission; do not notarize until receipt of that commission and obtain a new seal with its expiration date.
Reference manual
Keep the Secretary-approved notary reference manual.
Registration
Obtain a Pearson Candidate ID before completing the application.
Residence
Arizona resident for income tax purposes; Arizona must be the primary residence claimed on state and federal tax returns.
Retake notice conflict
The Pearson notice says the examination may be taken three times and requires a 30-day wait after the third failure. The January 2025 manual states, "If you fail the exam three times you must wait one year before retaking the exam again." It also requires a 30-day wait after a failure, whereas the Pearson notice places that wait after the third failure. Confirm applicable vendor instructions when booking.
Surety bond
Submit a $5,000 surety bond from a licensed or authorized surety covering the commission term.
Initial application
Arizona Notary exam
Applicant status
Applicant does not hold a current Arizona notary commission.
Application
Print and sign the web application and submit the original application, notarized bond and $43 filing fee together; names and signatures must match.
Commission transfer
The manual states that commissions cannot be transferred between persons or to another state; an applicant holding a commission elsewhere must satisfy Arizona commissioning requirements.
Disqualification
Not disqualified under A.R.S. 41-271; the Secretary may deny or condition commissioning for that section's grounds.
English
Able to read, write and understand English.
Exam timing
Pass the examination before submitting the application; the manual states that the passing score is good for 90 days.
Legal status
United States citizen or permanent legal resident.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Oath
Execute and submit the oath of office before issuance.
Reference manual
Keep the Secretary-approved notary reference manual.
Registration
Obtain a Pearson Candidate ID before completing the application.
Residence
Arizona resident for income tax purposes; Arizona must be the primary residence claimed on state and federal tax returns.
Retake notice conflict
The Pearson notice says the examination may be taken three times and requires a 30-day wait after the third failure. The January 2025 manual states, "If you fail the exam three times you must wait one year before retaking the exam again." It also requires a 30-day wait after a failure, whereas the Pearson notice places that wait after the third failure. Confirm applicable vendor instructions when booking.
Surety bond
Submit a $5,000 surety bond from a licensed or authorized surety covering the commission term.
New commission after surname change
Arizona Notary exam
Applicant status
Current notary choosing a new commission under a changed surname instead of continuing under the existing commission.
Application
Print and sign the web application and submit the original application, notarized bond and $43 filing fee together; names and signatures must match.
Commission transfer
The manual states that commissions cannot be transferred between persons or to another state; an applicant holding a commission elsewhere must satisfy Arizona commissioning requirements.
Disqualification
Not disqualified under A.R.S. 41-271; the Secretary may deny or condition commissioning for that section's grounds.
English
Able to read, write and understand English.
Exam timing
Pass the examination before submitting the application; the manual states that the passing score is good for 90 days.
Legal status
United States citizen or permanent legal resident.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Oath
Execute and submit the oath of office before issuance.
Reference manual
Keep the Secretary-approved notary reference manual.
Registration
Obtain a Pearson Candidate ID before completing the application.
Residence
Arizona resident for income tax purposes; Arizona must be the primary residence claimed on state and federal tax returns.
Resignation and bond
First resign the existing commission, reapply using the renewal option and include proof that the prior bond was cancelled.
Retake notice conflict
The Pearson notice says the examination may be taken three times and requires a 30-day wait after the third failure. The January 2025 manual states, "If you fail the exam three times you must wait one year before retaking the exam again." It also requires a 30-day wait after a failure, whereas the Pearson notice places that wait after the third failure. Confirm applicable vendor instructions when booking.
Surety bond
Submit a $5,000 surety bond from a licensed or authorized surety covering the commission term.
Renewal of current commission
Arizona Notary exam
Applicant status
Current Arizona notary renewing a commission.
Application
Print and sign the web application and submit the original application, notarized bond and $43 filing fee together; names and signatures must match.
Commission transfer
The manual states that commissions cannot be transferred between persons or to another state; an applicant holding a commission elsewhere must satisfy Arizona commissioning requirements.
Disqualification
Not disqualified under A.R.S. 41-271; the Secretary may deny or condition commissioning for that section's grounds.
English
Able to read, write and understand English.
Exam timing
Pass the examination before submitting the application; the manual states that the passing score is good for 90 days.
Legal status
United States citizen or permanent legal resident.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Oath
Execute and submit the oath of office before issuance.
Reference manual
Keep the Secretary-approved notary reference manual.
Registration
Obtain a Pearson Candidate ID before completing the application.
Renewal window
Apply no earlier than 60 days before expiration; submit a new bond and application.
Residence
Arizona resident for income tax purposes; Arizona must be the primary residence claimed on state and federal tax returns.
Retake notice conflict
The Pearson notice says the examination may be taken three times and requires a 30-day wait after the third failure. The January 2025 manual states, "If you fail the exam three times you must wait one year before retaking the exam again." It also requires a 30-day wait after a failure, whereas the Pearson notice places that wait after the third failure. Confirm applicable vendor instructions when booking.
Surety bond
Submit a $5,000 surety bond from a licensed or authorized surety covering the commission term.
Recommissioning after resignation
Arizona Notary exam
Applicant status
Former notary who resigned; application for a new commission is permitted.
Application
Print and sign the web application and submit the original application, notarized bond and $43 filing fee together; names and signatures must match.
Commission transfer
The manual states that commissions cannot be transferred between persons or to another state; an applicant holding a commission elsewhere must satisfy Arizona commissioning requirements.
Disqualification
Not disqualified under A.R.S. 41-271; the Secretary may deny or condition commissioning for that section's grounds.
English
Able to read, write and understand English.
Exam timing
Pass the examination before submitting the application; the manual states that the passing score is good for 90 days.
Legal status
United States citizen or permanent legal resident.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Oath
Execute and submit the oath of office before issuance.
Reference manual
Keep the Secretary-approved notary reference manual.
Registration
Obtain a Pearson Candidate ID before completing the application.
Residence
Arizona resident for income tax purposes; Arizona must be the primary residence claimed on state and federal tax returns.
Retake notice conflict
The Pearson notice says the examination may be taken three times and requires a 30-day wait after the third failure. The January 2025 manual states, "If you fail the exam three times you must wait one year before retaking the exam again." It also requires a 30-day wait after a failure, whereas the Pearson notice places that wait after the third failure. Confirm applicable vendor instructions when booking.
Surety bond
Submit a $5,000 surety bond from a licensed or authorized surety covering the commission term.
Surrender
Surrender required prior seal, journal and records under A.R.S. 41-317.
New application after revocation
Arizona Notary exam
Applicant status
Former notary whose commission was revoked.
Application
Print and sign the web application and submit the original application, notarized bond and $43 filing fee together; names and signatures must match.
Commission transfer
The manual states that commissions cannot be transferred between persons or to another state; an applicant holding a commission elsewhere must satisfy Arizona commissioning requirements.
Disqualification
Not disqualified under A.R.S. 41-271; the Secretary may deny or condition commissioning for that section's grounds.
English
Able to read, write and understand English.
Exam timing
Pass the examination before submitting the application; the manual states that the passing score is good for 90 days.
Legal status
United States citizen or permanent legal resident.
Minimum age
At least 18 years old.
Oath
Execute and submit the oath of office before issuance.
Permanent revocation
Any permanent revocation imposed under A.R.S. 41-273 remains controlling.
Reference manual
Keep the Secretary-approved notary reference manual.
Registration
Obtain a Pearson Candidate ID before completing the application.
Residence
Arizona resident for income tax purposes; Arizona must be the primary residence claimed on state and federal tax returns.
Retake notice conflict
The Pearson notice says the examination may be taken three times and requires a 30-day wait after the third failure. The January 2025 manual states, "If you fail the exam three times you must wait one year before retaking the exam again." It also requires a 30-day wait after a failure, whereas the Pearson notice places that wait after the third failure. Confirm applicable vendor instructions when booking.
Surety bond
Submit a $5,000 surety bond from a licensed or authorized surety covering the commission term.
Waiting period
A.R.S. 41-271(B) prohibits a new application for one year after revocation; prior revocation remains a ground for denial. Approval is not guaranteed.

Arizona Notary exam

Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
Proctored, open book, multiple choice; manual built into examination; physical copies prohibited
Exam questions
45 questions
Time limit
60 minutes
Passing score
80%
Exam fee
$35 per proctored examination
Examination outline
  • Notary Application Process
    • Qualifications
    • How to Apply
    • Application Form
    • Notary Bonds
    • Office Fee Schedule
    • Processing Considerations
    • Application Approval
    • Application Denied
    • Application Rejected
  • Notary Commissions
    • Rights and Responsibilities
    • Commission Certificates
    • Commission Amendments
    • Commission Renewal
    • Commission Resignation
    • Commission Revocation, Expiration or Notary Death
    • Surrender of Journal, Seal and Records
    • Commission Law Violations
    • Notary Public Complaints
    • Notary Training
  • Notarial Duties
    • Authority to Refuse to Perform Notarial Acts
    • Documents and Signatures
    • Foreign Language Requirements
    • Satisfactory Evidence of Identity
    • Documents with Signature
    • 12 Steps to a Proper Notarization
    • Notary Journals
    • Notarial Transactions
    • Journal Entries
    • Notary Fee Schedule
  • Notarial Acts
    • Acknowledgments
    • Verification on Oath or Affirmation (Jurat)
    • Copy Certifications
    • Oaths or Affirmations
    • Witnessing or Attesting a Signature
    • Noting a Protest of a Negotiable Instrument
  • Notarial Law and Rules (Including E-Notary & Remote Online Notary)
    • Arizona Revised Statutes
    • Rules of Civil Procedure
    • Administrative Rules
    • Attorney General Opinions
  • Sample Certificates
    • Journal
    • Certificates
    • Acknowledgment
    • Jurat
    • Copy Certification
Examination sources